
Nidaleevs Shyvana
Nidalee vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shyvana wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Nidalee based on 25 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup.
Nidalee Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nidalee performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Nidalee vs Shyvana Matchup?

Nidalee vs Shyvana Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.0%, giving Shyvana a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Shyvana leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shyvana overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nidalee vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown
Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Shyvana
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Shyvana are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nidalee must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Nidalee Runes Against Shyvana
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Shyvana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nidalee's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.35% | 34 | 0.9 | 725 | 12,857 | 33.3% | 31.6% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.1 | 642 | 11,964 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 0.8 | 652 | 11,130 | 56.3% | 22.2% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 0.7 | 748 | 12,232 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 0.9 | 797 | 12,447 | 64.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 739 | 12,701 | 36.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.7 | 611 | 12,682 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 627 | 13,264 | 0.0% | 41.7% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 0.6 | 620 | 11,753 | 33.3% | 11.1% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 567 | 9,661 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.4 | 568 | 8,832 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.8 | 658 | 9,470 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.6 | 635 | 11,435 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.5 | 553 | 9,237 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.8 | 626 | 11,666 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.0 | 803 | 12,078 | 20.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.5 | 880 | 13,525 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.9 | 675 | 10,326 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 714 | 13,491 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.7 | 746 | 12,336 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 687 | 10,648 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 581 | 8,885 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 767 | 12,390 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 726 | 12,470 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 769 | 13,479 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.8 | 822 | 13,995 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.7 | 649 | 11,914 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.1 | 639 | 11,680 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.3 | 603 | 8,411 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 753 | 10,622 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 506 | 11,070 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 765 | 13,697 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 693 | 11,760 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 698 | 10,649 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 737 | 12,318 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 696 | 11,547 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 541 | 10,158 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.5 | 900 | 14,899 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.8 | 890 | 13,489 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 766 | 16,050 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 594 | 8,523 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 822 | 13,997 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.5 | 694 | 9,240 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 626 | 10,544 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 679 | 13,351 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 790 | 11,468 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 836 | 15,451 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 536 | 9,468 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.5 | 822 | 12,609 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 741 | 12,221 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 863 | 11,705 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 667 | 10,966 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 841 | 13,261 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 875 | 12,285 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 726 | 12,976 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 508 | 10,432 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 566 | 10,088 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 757 | 13,309 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 641 | 12,135 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 630 | 11,414 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 672 | 13,416 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 594 | 9,554 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 554 | 12,454 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 703 | 11,665 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 675 | 11,199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Nidalee vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Shyvana in League of Legends?
Shyvana wins the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Nidalee do against Shyvana in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Shyvana with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Shyvana in the late game?
In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup?
Shyvana wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Shyvana?
The best Nidalee build against Shyvana includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Shyvana?
The best Nidalee runes against Shyvana use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Shyvana?
No, Nidalee struggles against Shyvana with only a 44.0% win rate. Shyvana has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shyvana's lead.
How do I play Nidalee against Shyvana?
When playing Nidalee against Shyvana, play cautiously and avoid Shyvana's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Shyvana has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.